Specialty Certified Veterinary Technician

Location: Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (Portland, OR)

Schedule: Day shift with one weekend shift per week

About Us
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency & Referral (BVER) is a specialty animal hospital located in
Portland, Oregon.

Our team includes highly skilled veterinarians specializing in Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Radiology, supported by dedicated technicians and client service professionals.
We are a medicine- and culture-focused organization that values teamwork, integrity, compassion, and continuous learning. Our goal is to create an environment where both people and pets feel supported.

Position Overview and Schedule

We are seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team, with onboarding and initial placement in Ophthalmology until the Oncology service launches in September 2026. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, technical excellence, collaboration, and professionalism in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.

This position requires flexibility with scheduling and the ability to work additional hours when necessary to support patient care and hospital needs.

Schedule details:

Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary

Essential Qualities:

Patient, enthusiastic and reliable
Demonstrate empathy for patients and their families
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to multitask efficiently
Thrives in a team atmosphere

Essential Responsibilities

Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, medical conditions and procedures commonly utilized, diagnosed or performed within the veterinary industry
Intensive treatment and patient care per DVM instructions
Patient care (phlebotomy, IVC placement, medication administration, nursing tasks)
Induce, maintain, monitor and recover patients from general anesthesia
Monitor general anesthesia for varying risk classifications
All technical skills should be at the highest level of competency
Ability to process and run in-house labs and help prepare specimens for outside reference labs
Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50lbs)

Required Qualifications

CVT license active in Oregon or eligible for transfer
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician
Minimum 1 year of ER / ICU or Specialty experience
Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases and unpleasant odors
High school diploma or GED

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with Smartflow/Ezyvet
Strong analytical, critical thinking, judgement and problem-solving skills
Work independently with minimal supervision
Familiarity with oncology and or ophthalmology practices a bonus!

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: Starts at $32 an hour DOE + hospital wide $5 shift differential for overnight hours
Quarterly bonus program (profit sharing)
Health, dental, and vision insurance (HSA/FSA options)
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Tuition assistance and professional development support
Generous CE allowance
In-house CE offered twice monthly
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous employee discounts
And more!

How to Apply

Learn more about us at http://www.bridgetownvet.com and send your resume to:
Katie Olsen kolsen@bridgetownvet.com

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